Winslow Homer
"I cannot! It would be a sin! A fearful sin!" (Drawn by Winslow Homer)

"I cannot! It would be a sin! A fearful sin!" (Drawn by Winslow Homer)

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"I cannot! It would be a sin! A fearful sin!" (Drawn by Winslow Homer)
ArtistAmerican, 1836–1910
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • "I cannot! It would be a sin! A fearful sin!" (Drawn by Winslow Homer)
Date1868
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on paper
Dimensions6 7/8 × 4 15/16 in.

Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Winslow Homer Graphics
Object number75.750
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Department
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1975; given to MFAH, 1975.

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